How To Measure Windows For Blinds
When measuring to fit any of these blinds or shades to your windows it is important to remember a few key things.
How to measure windows for blinds. Use the largest measurement as the window width so the blinds cover the entire opening. If the window is set in a deep recess fitting the blind inside makes for a neat finish. Take the narrowest of the three width measurements and round down to the nearest 1 8. Steel measuring tape is much more accurate than cloth measuring tape.
Measure the width of the recess in three places. 2 measure the height inside the window opening from the top of the window opening to the window sill three times. Measure the height inside the window frame at the left middle and right to allow for variances in construction. Measure the width of your window at the top middle and bottom of your window opening and circle the.
03 11 windows how to install indoor roller blinds a simple and affordable way to give your windows some added shade and privacy. The second step is to measure the exact height of your window in three places. Make sure you hold both ends. Choose the shortest of the three measurements.
This will be the width that you order. If you re interested in measuring for inside mount blinds follow these steps. The first step is to measure the inside width of your window where your blind will be mounted. Once you ve determined your frame is deep enough for the hardware take three measurements one at the top of the window one in the middle and one at the bottom.
Inside mount measure the height round the measurements down to the nearest 1 8 of an inch. But mistakes in. For the height measure left right and center and record the tallest height. Always measure to.
You ll need this measurement to ensure your window recess meets the minimum. 1 measure the width inside the window opening at the top middle and bottom. Use the narrowest width as your measurement. Be sure to measure accurately.
Left middle and right. Decide if you want an inside mount or an outside mount before you begin the measuring process.